Why does this thing eat batteries? I use it at night, turn it off, and the next day I need two more batteries.
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It's been my experience (owning two of these units) that the transmitter goes through batteries very fast. I can't figure out why. However, it can be the age of the batteries. Having cracked open a new box of AAAs recently, I find that their life is much longer than that of the previous. Perhaps therefore it's the batteries, not the transmitter. (But you're right: it *does* need juice.) I still think they're the best thing since nylon stockings. Can't find anything remotely like them for this price, anywhere.
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Hi, I contacted Sylvania help center somehow, and they said it is highly unusual for the batteries not to last even a day. They suggested returning unit. I also tried brand new batteries; they suffered the same fate. Thanks.
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I use this headphones more than 3 years ago, and I never had any trouble with batteries charge. I use eneloopand amazon rechargeable batteries without troubles. I need to recharge it every 3 months, and I use for jogging one hour per day.
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I have that problem, too. Imagine changing the battery might help. Haven't tried it yet, since I don't really need it.
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I use rechargeables. The problem is I forget to turn the lights off, and the batteries die.
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I saw Steve's response on the batteries. I've not experienced that. However, I only turn them on when getting into my closet and then immediately turn them off.
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Had mine (two of them actually of which one has had regular daily use killing moths in an animal feed store of sorts) and never have had any problem with it and have not need to mess with batteries. Based on my own experience I think you got a defective one.
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I discovered this happened to me too. The only solution I found was to unplug it. I use mine at bedtime and then unplug it in the morning.
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Hello I believe you may unhook the batteries any time, as the same happens when the battery is full, it automatically shuts down, Thanks John
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I use my light almost every day but I noticed if I didn't use it for a couple days when fully charged it would take away a light or two out of the three.
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One more little helpful hint though...don't leave it ON or it WILL go dead a lot quicker! Found that I had done that last night when I had a dead battery and was like, no big deal...I have my handy jumper...which I then found I had left on and was dead! My bad! :P
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I have the same problem as you!I've changed batteries and still behaves in the same way.I bought mine at Home Depot, but If a had read the reviews before buying I would not have acquired it
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even if you do get it to turn off just having batteries in it will cause the batteries to lose charge slowly. rather than storing batteries outside any device in a BOB just cut a peace of plastic, ( from a coffee can lid or blister packaged item) and place it between the battery and the contacts. This will keep the batteries from loosing there charge, keep the device off if a button or switch gets hit accidently in your pack and save you room in your pack.
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I have had mine for over a year, it controls two lights that are used daily, I replaced the batteries only once.
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I actually had to take batteries out. It quit altogether after using it 3 times (probably 5 hours total). I won't be getting another.
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triple A batteries, and yes, it do eat batteries as I use it often but worth it, when words can make or break you.
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I have mine for over a year now, and I just have to replace batteries after awhile. The unit even has a indicator for battery replacement, so you don't need to guess. It is still working, and I've zapped a giant rat the other day. Disgusting, but glad that thing is dead.
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My friend has two of them and soand they are constantly being used, however they both did the same thing at one time or another, just after warranty ended LOL we took ours to batteries plus and they put a new battery pack in them after testing. So you might want to try that option!
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Need another battery. If its 3 years old and only used twice. It set for a long time. That will kill a battery.